Best MLB Players of 1994, Ranked by NUT
1994 seasonFrank Thomas (CWS) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1994 by NUT at +6.5, and Greg Maddux (ATL) the most productive pitcher at +4.6.
3 of 367 qualified hitters and 2 of 336 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Montreal Expos (74-40) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +14.5.
High-offense era. Smaller parks, bigger hitters and record home run totals.
Awards vs NUT
NUT's MVP pick is the league's best player by season NUT, hitters and pitchers compared by grade; its Cy Young pick is the best pitcher. Voters also weigh defense, which NUT leaves out. Rookie of the Year shows where the winner ranked among all qualified players.
Best by league
League by the player's final club. By NUT, not award voting.
Top 10 hitters and pitchers
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank ThomasCWS · 1B | +6.5 | |
| 2 | Jeff BagwellHOU · 1B | +5.5 | |
| 3 | Albert BelleCLE · LF | +5.2 | |
| 4 | Paul O'NeillNYY · RF | +3.7 | |
| 5 | Ken Griffey Jr.SEA · CF | +3.6 | |
| 6 | Barry BondsSF · LF | +3.5 | |
| 7 | Tony GwynnSD · RF | +3.3 | |
| 8 | Fred McGriffATL · 1B | +3.2 | |
| 9 | Kevin MitchellCIN · LF | +3.1 | |
| 10 | Kenny LoftonCLE · CF | +2.9 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg MadduxATL · P | +4.6 | |
| 2 | Bret SaberhagenNYM · P | +3.3 | |
| 3 | Randy JohnsonSEA · P | +2.4 | |
| 4 | Jack McDowellCWS · P | +2.2 | |
| 5 | Jose RijoCIN · P | +2.2 | |
| 6 | Andy BenesSD · P | +2.1 | |
| 7 | Danny JacksonPHI · P | +2.0 | |
| 8 | Kevin GrossLAD · P | +2.0 | |
| 9 | Shane ReynoldsHOU · P | +1.9 | |
| 10 | Pedro MartínezMON · P | +1.8 |
All 28 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MON | 74-40 | +5.4 | +9.1 | +14.5 | A |
| 2 | ATL | 68-46 | +1.2 | +10.8 | +12.0 | A |
| 3 | CLE | 66-47 | +7.9 | +2.5 | +10.4 | B |
| 4 | CIN | 66-48 | +4.7 | +5.2 | +9.8 | B |
| 5 | NYY | 70-43 | +11.0 | -1.3 | +9.7 | B |
| 6 | CWS | 67-46 | +4.9 | +2.9 | +7.7 | B |
| 7 | HOU | 66-49 | +3.2 | +4.0 | +7.2 | B |
| 8 | LAD | 58-56 | +0.5 | +5.6 | +6.1 | C |
| 9 | SD | 47-70 | -3.0 | +6.6 | +3.6 | C |
| 10 | BAL | 63-49 | +3.4 | -0.8 | +2.6 | C |
| 11 | KC | 64-51 | -1.6 | +4.1 | +2.5 | C |
| 12 | SEA | 49-63 | +2.2 | -0.2 | +2.0 | C |
| 13 | COL | 53-64 | +3.6 | -1.8 | +1.8 | C |
| 14 | PHI | 54-61 | -3.9 | +4.4 | +0.4 | C |
| 15 | TOR | 55-60 | +0.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 | D |
| 16 | BOS | 54-61 | -0.6 | +0.1 | -0.5 | D |
| 17 | CHC | 49-64 | -2.0 | +1.3 | -0.7 | D |
| 18 | TEX | 52-62 | +3.5 | -4.3 | -0.8 | D |
| 19 | STL | 53-61 | +0.5 | -1.3 | -0.8 | D |
| 20 | DET | 53-62 | +6.5 | -7.9 | -1.4 | D |
| 21 | NYM | 55-58 | -4.3 | +2.2 | -2.1 | D |
| 22 | FLA | 51-64 | -0.7 | -2.2 | -2.9 | D |
| 23 | PIT | 53-61 | -3.4 | +0.4 | -3.0 | D |
| 24 | SF | 55-60 | -4.5 | -0.4 | -4.9 | F |
| 25 | MIN | 53-60 | +0.6 | -5.6 | -5.0 | F |
| 26 | OAK | 51-63 | -2.1 | -4.4 | -6.5 | F |
| 27 | MIL | 53-62 | -4.4 | -3.7 | -8.1 | F |
| 28 | LAA | 47-68 | -3.5 | -5.3 | -8.8 | F |
How the 1994 season is ranked
Season NUT is one number for production against that season's league average. 0.0 is league average; defense is left out. Players need 100 plate appearances or 25 innings to qualify. Team NUT is the sum of its qualified players.